Random number generation, absorption, and hypnotizability: a brief communication.
Graham and Evans (1977) found that a measure of random number generation (RNG) was related to hypnotizability. In 2 studies, the relationship between hypnotizability and Graham and Evans' RNG (1977) index was examined. In Study 1 Evans' (1981) measures of controlled and automatic absorption were also evaluated. In Study 1 no relationship was found between the measures of absorption or RNG and hypnotizability. Since Study 1 was carried out primarily to evaluate methods for modifying hypnotizability, Study 2 was designed to evaluate RNG measure directly. Study 2 found no consistent relationship between RNG and hypnotizability, or between RNG and measures of the experience of hypnotic depth and nonvolition.
Freeman
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University of Vermont, Burlington 05405.
Kessler
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Vigne
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001288:Attention; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006990:Hypnosis; D008297:Male; D008433:Mathematics; D014836:Volition